The Sydney Opera House
By: Sheelagh Matthews.
Series: Structural wonders
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781590369364; 9781590369371
Subjects: Utzon, Jørn, -- 1918-2008 -- Juvenile literature; Sydney Opera House -- Juvenile literature; Sydney (N.S.W.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Sydney Opera House; title: History; title: Design inspired by nature; title: Profile: architect Jørn Utzon; title: Science behind the building; title: Science and technology; title: Computer aided design; title: Building an icon; title: Measurements; title: Harmony with the environment; title: Construction careers; title: Notable structures; title: Structural icons around the world; title: Quiz; title: Exploring spherical geometry.